Melitta Barista TS Smart vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Barista TS Smart is ahead on user profiles; beyond that the two differ in integrated grinder burr type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Barista TS Smart ranks #24 of 68, EQ500 iAroma #53.
| Parameter |
Barista TS Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
|
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.6 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Automatic milk tube | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 21 | 41 |
| User profiles | 8 | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- User profiles: Barista TS Smart 8 vs EQ500 iAroma 5 — Barista TS Smart wins (+60%)
- Pre-ground bypass: Barista TS Smart yes, EQ500 iAroma no
- Integrated grinder burr type: Barista TS Smart Conical · EQ500 iAroma Ceramic
Which one to choose
Choose Barista TS Smart if…
you value user profiles and pre-ground bypass.
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